‘Thor’ Star Chris Hemsworth Faces Off With Giant Australian Spider – And Fans Are Impressed

Chris Hemsworth, known for portraying Thor in Marvel films, recently shared a hair-raising encounter with Australian wildlife, causing a social media stir.

The Australian actor posted a video to Instagram showing a close-up of an enormous spider he discovered in what appears to be the backyard of his Byron Bay home. In the footage, Hemsworth uses his phone’s front-facing camera to capture the arachnid, bringing it unnervingly close to his face.

The perspective makes the spider seem as large as Hemsworth’s head, creating a startling visual effect. The tension builds as the actor zooms in on the creature, which suddenly jumps, causing Hemsworth to flinch and exclaim, “Jesus Christ.” Despite the scare, he laughs it off, demonstrating the laid-back attitude often associated with Australians.

Hemsworth captioned the post with a tongue-in-cheek comment: “Didn’t even scare me.” The video quickly went viral, amassing thousands of comments from fans and fellow Instagram users.

Many viewers expressed shock at Hemsworth’s calm demeanor in the face of such a giant spider. One follower wrote, “How did you not run away screaming? Maybe that’s what I would have done.” Another commented, “Not even with your Thor powers would I be near that thing.”

The incident has reignited discussions about Australia’s notorious wildlife, with some viewers jokingly vowing never to visit the country. “This is why I’m never stepping foot in Australia. Never,” one user declared.

Marvel fans couldn’t resist drawing parallels between Hemsworth‘s superhero alter ego and the spider encounter. “Thor VS Spider-Man let’s begin the fight,” one fan quipped, while another observed, “Finally Thor meets Spider-Man face to face.”

The video has also sparked admiration for Hemsworth’s apparent fearlessness. One parent shared, “Showed my daughter and she said mum it’s Thor he’s not afraid of anything.”